Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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SgtSmith 07/14/2013

Has anyone tried watermelon? I wondered how it would be for us with RNYs. I don't think it has a lot of carbs, may be wrong.

deleted_user 07/14/2013

I tried it and it went alright, my NUT said it was alright and actually good because of the water content in it. A bit lighter than some of the other fruits. Just a small amount, but I did ok on it, this of course being post stricture

imjj4short 07/14/2013

I have had a bite or two, but have a rule that if I can't chew it to a liquid I won't swallow it...and it is actually pretty fibrous and doesn't chew to a liquid.

I wouldn't recommend wasting pouch space on it unless you are at maintenance. I remember another DS member who stalled out eating a lot of watermelon (it went down easier than dense protein, so that's what she ate).

JJ

deleted_user 07/14/2013

I have a great watermelon, cucumber, basil salad which I eat all the time with no problems to pouch or weight loss

My3Sons652 07/14/2013

I love watermelon and this time if year I eat alot of it. I don't gave any problems with it. But everyone's different. I never have dumping but if you do be careful it's high in sugar.

SgtSmith 07/15/2013

I Tried it, I liked it. So far no bad side effects. I didn't have any sugar issues and I do dump on sugar readily. It isn't very filling I suppose due to it's high water content. But like others have said they are in the prime of season and real good now.

deleted_user 07/15/2013

Hi! I haven't been on in a bit so I thought I'd say hello. I've had watermelon a couple of times. I only eat a small amount and haven't had any problems.

deleted_user 07/15/2013

YES!!! LOVE IT!!

bigred2000 07/16/2013

Love watermelon, thankfully i have not had any issues with it.

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